Paediatrics & Neonatology is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents—from birth through adolescence. Paediatrics focuses on the overall physical, emotional, and developmental health of children, while neonatology is a subspecialty that provides intensive medical care for newborns, particularly those who are premature, low birth weight, or critically ill.
Pediatricians diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions, including infections, congenital disorders, developmental delays, allergies, nutritional issues, and chronic illnesses such as asthma and diabetes. Neonatologists, on the other hand, care for newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), managing life-threatening conditions like respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, and congenital anomalies.
This specialty is essential not only for immediate medical intervention but also for long-term growth monitoring, immunizations, and guidance on nutrition, safety, and early development. The goal is to ensure that every child gets the healthiest start in life and thrives at every stage of growth.
